Information Security Engineer Jobs

Information Security Engineers help protect an organization’s systems, networks, applications, and data from cyber threats. They design and maintain security controls, investigate vulnerabilities, and work with technical teams to reduce risk. Explore vetted Information Security Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where listed jobs pay $100,000 or more.

What Does an Information Security Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization and seniority, but often include implementing security tools, monitoring systems for suspicious activity, assessing vulnerabilities, supporting incident response, and improving security standards. Engineers may focus on areas such as cloud infrastructure, application security, identity and access management, network defense, or security automation.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with security principles, operating systems, networking, and cloud platforms, along with familiarity with vulnerability management, encryption, logging, and incident response. Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001 can be useful. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills help engineers explain risks and collaborate across teams. Requirements vary by role; some employers value relevant certifications or a degree, while others prioritize demonstrated experience.

Information Security Engineer Salary and Career Growth

Compensation depends on experience, location, industry, specialization, and the scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find opportunities that meet this compensation threshold. Career paths may lead to senior security engineering, security architecture, cloud security leadership, or management roles.

Find Information Security Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse current openings and compare role requirements, work arrangements, and areas of specialization. Use your resume to highlight measurable security outcomes, relevant technologies, and projects that demonstrate how you identify and reduce risk.

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$98K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of complex data hall infrastructure. This role combines technical expertise with project leadership, mentoring, and cross-team coordination to deliver innovative...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $154K *

Shape the future of data center infrastructure by leading complex design projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving innovative solutions in a collaborative en...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $154K *

Grow your career with a leading role in designing complex data hall infrastructures. Leverage your expertise to lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure adherence to design standards while optimizing d...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

Contribute to the development and support of advanced missile systems as a systems engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the capabilities of critical defense technologies while...

Pittsfield, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement secure identity solutions using Okta, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while enhancing authentication processes across high-visibility systems in a fu...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$206K - $283K *

Transform the future of endpoint security by leveraging your expertise to drive technical wins in sales cycles. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentations and build lasting customer rel...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $204K *

Transform data governance by designing and developing automation solutions that enhance metadata management and data quality processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align engineering e...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $192K *

Accelerate revenue growth by driving security services sales, managing the full sales lifecycle, and building strategic relationships with clients and partners to enhance market presence and deliver i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $244K *

Empower our sales team by providing expert technical support and solutions. Collaborate with customers to address security challenges, architect tailored solutions, and drive adoption of our cybersecu...

Florida, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the security landscape by integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes environments, ensuring robust protection for cloud-native applications, AI services, and infrastr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive enterprise-wide cybersecurity incident response as a Senior Incident Manager, leading cross-functional teams to minimize impact, enhance readiness, and improve resilience while ensuring effectiv...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$63K - $129K *

Contribute to system quality by executing test cases, analyzing requirements, and validating functionality to ensure compliance and stability in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $255K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance product security throughout the development lifecycle. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to identify vulnerabilities, automate processes, and implement secu...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing secure software delivery processes through CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable appli...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower our privacy program by automating processes, managing data subject requests, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and CCPA. You'll leverage technical skills to build scalable tools and systems, d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower security operations and engineering to enhance threat detection, incident response, and prevention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale security measures as the organization grows...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $212K *

Pioneer innovative IAM strategies to enhance security across cloud and on-premise infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust identity governance and access management...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $153K *

Empower engineering teams by driving enterprise-scale Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives. Design and build reusable automation solutions, establish standards, and collaborate across teams to tra...

Arizona, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion compliance and security excellence by driving NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP initiatives. Partner with clients to ensure federal authorization, author vital documents, and manage multiple A&A projec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing secure platform solutions for the public sector, leveraging extensive pre-sales experience and technical expertise to drive innovation and growth while collaborating with...

Montreal, QCRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $340K *

Lead and inspire engineering teams to develop cutting-edge web and AI security solutions. Drive strategy, execution, and organizational health while fostering a culture of innovation and accountabilit...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform identity and access management by executing daily operations, supporting AI tooling, and managing SaaS vendor administration. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear growth path tow...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop user-centric web applications, integrating AI-driven insights for high-stakes decision-making workflows while ensuring performance and sec...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team to design and develop cutting-edge AI platforms, enhancing decision-making workflows through innovative web applications and robust backend services. Collaborate across the full...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop a next-gen AI platform, focusing on intelligent agent frameworks and modern web applications. Collaborate across the full stack to enhance decision-making wor...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Information Security Engineer do?question toggle

    An Information Security Engineer builds and maintains safeguards for an organization’s technology and data. The work can include securing networks and cloud environments, assessing vulnerabilities, monitoring for threats, and supporting incident response.

  • What skills are important for Information Security Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include networking and operating-system fundamentals, security monitoring, vulnerability management, cloud security, scripting or automation, and clear communication. Specific requirements depend on the employer and role.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Employers may consider relevant work experience, technical skills, education, and certifications. Some roles emphasize specialized experience in areas such as cloud, application, or network security; qualifications differ across postings.

  • How much do Information Security Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies with location, experience, industry, specialization, and job scope. Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Information Security Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore Information Security Engineer openings on Ladders. Listings are vetted professional jobs with compensation of at least $100,000.